About us
Who we are
Who we are
GRECIAN MAGNESITE is a privately owned company established in 1959 as a mining and industrial concern. However, the magnesite mining expertise goes back to 1914.
GRECIAN MAGNESITE is a magnesite specialist. The company produces and supplies Caustic Calcined Magnesia, Deadburned (Sintered) Magnesia, Magnesium Carbonate (Natural Raw Magnesite), Basic Monolithic Refractories and Dunite (Natural Magnesium Silicate). A wide range of grades is currently produced, addressing practically all applications where magnesite is used.
For over a century we’ve made it our business to create Magnesite products and grades for practically all industrial applications. Our products are used to manufacture hundreds of finished goods, which are used by millions of people all over the world.
OUR HISTORY
The story of our success
7 DECADES OF OPERATION
& SOCIAL COMMITMENT
1959
Grecian Magnesite S.A. is incorporated.
1976
The world's first automated laser ore sorter starts photometric operations in Yerakini, Greece.
1979
Our third rotary kiln starts rolling, a 200 ton per day behemoth still in operation today.
1980
Grecian Magnesite acquires the neighboring Kastri mine from Magnomin, an American-Austrian company.
1991
Lafarge Refractaires Monolithiques and Grecian Magnesite join forces - the refractory masses plant they created is eventually purchased by Grecian Magnesite in 1994.
1993
Inauguration of our state-of-the-art Research & Development Centre at Vassilika, near Thessaloniki, Greece.
Akdeniz Mineral Kaynaklari A.S., our subsidiary in Türkiye is incorporated.
2000
Grecian Magnesite acquires a 40% stake of the Spanish Magnesitas Navarras S.A.
2004
Our subsidiary Akdeniz Mineral Kaynaklari A.Ş., acquires new calcination & beneficiation facilities, and mining concessions from Comag Continental.
2006
First introduction of biomass fuel in all our kilns with very positive techno-economical and environmental impact.
2010
Our new processing line treats material as fine as 4mm.
2012
Akdeniz Mineral Kaynaklari A.Ş. doubles its calcination capacity with a new rotary kiln.
2017
Circular economy principles point us to on-site screening & magnetic separation of old stockpiled fine RoM material and a new dedicated mobile processing line emerges.
2018
A prototype desulphurization unit for the rotary kiln gases raises the bar of innovation in the European LIFE program and beyond as it uses magnesia-based reagents produced form old stockpiled RoM.
2019
The optical sorting plant is upgraded as leading-edge digital color camera sorters replace a number of old laser sorters.
2020
New sensor-based sorting equipment commissioned for our works in Türkiye marks a new surging wave of investment throughout Grecian Magnesite.
2021
Launch of a pilot-scale, CO2-neutral, underground mining operation in the island of Evia.
Introduction of a new Natural Magnesium Silicate product line under the brand OLIDUN.
2022
Our green investment agenda attracts funding by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0.
The main beneficiation department is upgraded as cutting-edge X-ray-based mineral processing line is put into operation.
Akdeniz Mineral Kaynaklari A.Ş. installs a roof-type solar energy system at Kumbet plant.
2023
Akdeniz Mineral Kaynaklari A.Ş. signs an EPC contract for the erection of a new >30.000tpa Rotary Kiln at Kümbet plant.
Our 1MW solar park powers up in Yerakini.
2024
Grecian Magnesite celebrates 65 years of innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the magnesite industry.
A new optical sorting line begins operations, boosting efficiency and capacity in processing old fine RoM stockpiles.
At GRECIAN MAGNESITE, we believe that certifications are not just badges of compliance but a testament to our ongoing commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and the well-being of our employees. Our certifications demonstrate our dedication to industry-leading practices, operational excellence, and sustainable development.
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
Ensures consistent product quality and continuous improvement in our processes, reinforcing our dedication to delivering exceptional service and products to our customers.
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
Reflects our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint by adhering to best practices in environmental management and sustainable resource use.
ISO 50001:2018 – Energy Management System
Demonstrates our focus on energy efficiency, helping us optimize energy use across operations while reducing emissions and enhancing sustainability.
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Ensures a safe and healthy working environment for all employees by prioritizing risk reduction and continuous safety improvements in every aspect of our operations.
SA8000®2014 – Social Accountability
Highlights our adherence to the highest standards of social responsibility, promoting ethical working conditions, employee well-being, and fair labor practices throughout the organization.
GMP+ FSA 2020
Guarantees that our manufacturing processes uphold the highest standards of safety, ensuring that our products are safe for consumers, animals, and the environment.
EcoVadis Silver Medal
Recognizes our performance in sustainability, affirming our efforts in corporate social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices.
Each of these certifications embodies our core values: quality, sustainability, safety, and social responsibility. They reinforce our promise to not only meet but exceed industry standards, ensuring that our customers, employees, and the environment benefit from our responsible practices.